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bmnk · 10-08-2010, 12:20 AM

So I have a battery hole cover, and I'm sure I'm missing a piece of it.

The cover sits over the hole, but I think I'm missing the metal bars? the extend out from the center? as it doesn't have anything to fasten it down.

Not sure if I can fab something to make it work, or do I just need to buy a new cover? Ideas?

Richard H. · 10-08-2010, 08:31 AM

Just askin...did you try turning the lift handle?

cajundragger · 10-08-2010, 12:18 PM

I'd just buy a new cover, I love the way they work and it'd be a PITA to make new latches.

bmnk · 10-10-2010, 01:18 AM

Thanks cajundragger, ya that's kinda what I was thinking.

I'm also thinking of possibly welding the cover shut, and installing one of those drop down battery box CPP sells. Anyone have any experience with the drop down boxes?

Tchia65 · 10-10-2010, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by bmnk

Thanks cajundragger, ya that's kinda what I was thinking.

I'm also thinking of possibly welding the cover shut, and installing one of those drop down battery box CPP sells. Anyone have any experience with the drop down boxes?

I can let you know soon. I ordered one from summit a couple weeks ago.

Indian113 · 10-10-2010, 07:56 AM

Yea, I started to put one on my 53. But it sits so low I would have to jack it up to get at the battery if I need too jump it or work on it. I'm going to put my in the back by the gas tank so I can get to it easier.

cajundragger · 10-10-2010, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Indian113

Yea, I started to put one on my 53. But it sits so low I would have to jack it up to get at the battery if I need too jump it or work on it. I'm going to put my in the back by the gas tank so I can get to it easier.

mount it in the stock location and use battery jump posts.

Indian113 · 10-10-2010, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by cajundragger

mount it in the stock location and use battery jump posts.

I like that Idea thanks

10-08-2010, 12:20 AM	#1
bmnk Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 27	Battery Hole Cover So I have a battery hole cover, and I'm sure I'm missing a piece of it. The cover sits over the hole, but I think I'm missing the metal bars? the extend out from the center? as it doesn't have anything to fasten it down. Not sure if I can fab something to make it work, or do I just need to buy a new cover? Ideas?

10-08-2010, 08:31 AM	#2
Richard H. Spanked once Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Intheshop, Indiana Posts: 969	Re: Battery Hole Cover Just askin...did you try turning the lift handle? __________________ The ole 350 budget build.

10-08-2010, 12:18 PM	#3
cajundragger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: louisiana Posts: 1,008	Re: Battery Hole Cover I'd just buy a new cover, I love the way they work and it'd be a PITA to make new latches.

10-10-2010, 01:18 AM	#4
bmnk Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 27	Re: Battery Hole Cover Thanks cajundragger, ya that's kinda what I was thinking. I'm also thinking of possibly welding the cover shut, and installing one of those drop down battery box CPP sells. Anyone have any experience with the drop down boxes?

10-10-2010, 07:56 AM	#6
Indian113 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Monroe,Iowa Posts: 4,370	Re: Battery Hole Cover Yea, I started to put one on my 53. But it sits so low I would have to jack it up to get at the battery if I need too jump it or work on it. I'm going to put my in the back by the gas tank so I can get to it easier.



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